Florida Peach Farms and Nurseries
Citra, FL
At a glance
- Address
- 109 E Highway 316, Citra, FL 32113
- Activities
- 🍑 Peaches and cherries
- Phone
- (352) 595-3724
- Website
- floridapeachfn.com
- Typical season
- Jun to Aug (peaches and cherries, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Marion County, FL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 9a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 0.1 mi
- Gas station Sunoco 2.2 mi
- EV charger 6.3 mi
- 2 places to eat within 5 mi Colt Country Cafe & Buffet, Flyers Cafe
Farmers markets nearby
- ""Health Happens"" Farmers' Market Ocala · 13 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 75°F, lows around 51°F, about 2.4 in of rain, 10.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 1
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 7
- ☀️ Frost-free season284 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone9a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Orange Springs 2Ssw, FL station (12.7 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Peaches and cherriesJun to Aug
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A cooler for the drive home
- Shallow containers so fruit does not bruise, if allowed
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Peaches are ready when the background color has no green and the fruit gives slightly near the stem. Sweet cherries should be fully colored and firm; taste one.
- How to pick
Roll peaches off in your palm; do not squeeze. Pick cherries with the stem attached, pulling the stem, not the fruit.
- Best time to go
Morning, before the fruit gets warm. Cherry seasons can be only two or three weeks, so check picking reports.
- Keep it fresh
Ripen firm peaches on the counter, stem side down, then refrigerate. Refrigerate cherries unwashed.
Farm country: Marion County
Marion County had 3,329 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 109 sold food straight to the public and 36 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 9 acres of peaches #8 of 24 counties in FL
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Florida Peach Farms and Nurseries
Is Florida Peach Farms and Nurseries open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Florida Peach Farms and Nurseries?
Peaches and cherries typically run Jun to Aug in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Florida Peach Farms and Nurseries?
The listing gives the address as 109 E Highway 316, Citra, FL 32113. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Florida Peach Farms and Nurseries?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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